Nicola Goldsmith is a specialist Hand Therapist who has been working in the field of trauma, orthopaedics, plastics and rheumatology since 1991. She has expertise in the management of complex hand and arm problems, musicians' hands, arthritis, rehabilitation following trauma such as finger and wrist fractures, and working with persistent pain. Thorough assessment guides the use of manual methods of treatment for musculoskeletal issues (exercises, taping, splinting, massage etc), coping strategies and mind changing methods for pain, postural analysis, and techniques to recognise neck to fingertip connection.
Nicola is highly experienced in coordinating teams of Hand Therapists and other colleagues, managing service development for large hospital groups, teaching and clinical leadership. She works closely with Orthopaedic Hand Surgeons including BAPAM clinician, Mr Mark Phillips, and helped to establish the Musicians' Upper Limb Clinic for BMI. Nicola runs workshops on injury awareness and prevention for musicians (as delivered at RAM).
“My philosophy is to empower my patients with knowledge and skills to be able to self manage and therefore see me as little as possible!”
Nicola is registered with the HCPC and a member of the British Association of Hand Therapists.